Let's make an E30 M3! (M3 S14 cabrio clone project)

[rzerob]

That sucks.

[flyboyx]

crap. well, at least that is a "relatively" inexpensive part on the used market compared to what could have been damaged. it appears the head and valve cover are ok?

[spiDmang]

fuck. fuckkkkkkk.

[cramer]

there was a cam tray for sale on S14.net not too long ago, but I'm having trouble finding the listing.

[flyboyx]

Updaaaaaaates!!!!????

[Mlarsen]

Don't make me come over and finish it for you....

[IronJoe]

Top-end work is in progress. Hopefully once its done I can at least drive her around the block!

[Mlarsen]

Who ended up fixing the head for you?

[Javier h]

Eye Candy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M3-Convertible-/162144090939?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c08a7b3b:g:-A0AAOSwhOVXe8cI&item=162144090939

[jhaurimn]

ok? ^

Cant wait to see more progress on this!

[Dj Buttchug]

^and someone drilled the lic plate into the bumper... idiots

[flyboyx]

^lipped alpinas on the passenger side and not lipped wheels on driver's.

[M-technik-3]

^and someone drilled the lic plate into the bumper... idiots

Off topic but they did not there are grommets in the bumper for plate mounting.

^lipped alpinas on the passenger side and not lipped wheels on driver's.

ad said car comes with 16 cross spokes alloys

[IronJoe]

Update: I finally finished up other projects (fixes on my e36 m3) and new acquisitions (my wife's e90 M Sport) and got some time to wrench on the E30 project.

The original driver door had a bit of surface damage on it (door dings), which I replaced with a donor door from a wrecking yard. The door ended up having the wiring harness cut, so I rewired that. I also finished running the cables for the trunk-mounted battery and reinstalled (most) of the interior. I also found a trunk lid from a coupe (no spoiler holes, no 3rd brake light) and swapped that on.

And just for fun (and self-motivation) I bolted up the front bumper, grilles, and threw on the startecs. I think I will end up selling these as they aren't as nice as my last pair.






If all goes well, the engine work should be done this month and she should be up and running. Then it's just the simple matter of welding, bodywork, paint & finishing!

[2mAn]

Is the gap between the bumper and trim because of the E30 M3 specific liners?

Cant wait to see this done. Hopefully I can drive up for the picnic this next year